16th Annual Percussion Extravaganza! “Lifting the World to Peace” Saturday, March 25th, 2017 1:30 pm Mills Concert Hall Tom Sharpe We are so excited to announce our 16th annual Percussion Extravaganza! This year will be unlike any other as WYSO’s Percussion Ensemble takes the stage with internationally recognized performer, composer, and percussionist Tom Sharpe. In […]

by HPBonfiglio SOUTH HAVEN – If you’ve seen former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung or Mannheim Steamroller in concert during the past decade, it would be easy to confuse Tom Sharpe as the drummer. Until recently, he did sit behind the drum kit for both of those bands. But in that same decade, the multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and […]

Hear the full interview interview with Tom. Tom Sharpe is taking the road less traveled with his new album. The veteran musician is well-known to audiences worldwide for his annual tours as the drummer in Mannheim Steamroller, as well as playing with former Styx maestro Dennis DeYoung. But he’s much more than that. Sharpe is […]

Tom Sharpe is a master of musical multi-tasking. by Jamie Sotonoff, The Daily Herald The Mannheim Steamroller drummer, acclaimed songwriter and Oswego resident is known for his high-energy, large-sounding performances on percussion instruments — sometimes playing several at once. CDs/DVDs with Tom Sharpe’s music “If you have your eyes closed and you’re just listening, you’re […]

Knoxville, Tennessee Originally published December 22, 2014 Courtesy of boomerocity.com Over the past thirty years, among the sounds that have become synonymous with Christmas have been the musical treatment of classics by Chip Davis’s Mannheim Steamroller. One of two touring troupes graced the stage of Knoxville’s historic Tennessee Theater to present a sold out crowd […]

Testimonials

Tom’s unique style and energetic performance captivated both the students and standing room only audience of over 900.

Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora IL

Tom’s front and center stage position (with Dennis DeYoung) showcased his meticulous artistry on the drums.

The Flash List, Dallas, TX

A show where anything is possible.

The Daily Herald, Chicago IL

“Hosting a Tom Sharpe show was an honor for Trinity House Theatre. His music crosses genres mixing in elements of world, classical and rock. His performance was captivating and left the audience wanting more…..We look forward to having him back on our stage.” – Trinity House Theatre

Trinity House Theatre

Vibrant with the energy of creation. A mix that cries out for divine movement…an unforgettable performance.

Yoga Chicago

A rare talent performing in our midst.

Margene Pappas, Oswego High School, Oswego, IL

Tom’s music was amazingly complicated and amazingly beautiful….easily the artistic highlight of our season.

Concerts at the Courthouse, Howell, MI

I highly recommend Tom as a performer and clinician. His musicianship is an inspiration to all.

Barrington High School, IL

His energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the music made every minute on stage feel like something magical at the moment.

The Schaumburg Township District Library Town Square Concert Series

He’s even got an instrument on his shoes. I love it!

WGN Television, Chicago, IL

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About Tom Sharpe

Tom Sharpe's music is a percussive symphony - a sonic and visual feast for the senses. A classically trained musician, Tom has dramatically blended his orchestral background with world music instrumentation and cinematic imagery to create an experience that invites the listener into the heart of the musical moment.